Client Requirement Client’s current system included a share point portal that caters to their current needs but was not attractive enough and was also costly. Client required a DNN portal that would be a single point of access for all client users to access their applications. The DNN portal should be attractive, intuitive and should have an appealing design so that the end users use it on a day to day basis for their daily activities. Project Scope
A portal solution that would be used on a daily basis with an attractive look, user friendly design and should be cost effective too. Portal should have different modules controlled by access sites given to the user groups. Users should be able to sign in with their AD credentials. Third party integration with features that enable users to login without carrying their credentials. The portal should carry the credentials into the modules. Tech savvy users are not required to use the system. User friendly controls lke rich text editors and form fields should be provided in order to manage system and content. Easy update and maintenance should be made available and any asp.net developer should be able to do it.
Challenges The team faced the following challenges
Developing a portal with all current features and including those with exclusive focus o user’s day to day activities. Using a robust framework so that the the portal functions smoothly even when accessed by a number of users simultaneously. SAP and other third party applications integration with single sign on facilities. Load balance must be maintained when various features are simultaneously executed. Web usability principles to be incorporated while developing and designing several features for improving user experience. User privacy and safeguarding user data.